In the Philippines, when you are in your mid-20s, late 20s, 30s and STILL single or in a relationship but not yet married, you will be often asked with the most popular question in town, "When are you getting married?" Some people (including me) would just respond jokingly as they tease and ignore it afterwards... Continue Reading →
New Zealand NYE Fireworks 2018
Happy New Year everyone! The digits have changed once again. Let's welcome 2018 with a bang! What are you going to do to ensure that 2018 would be a terrific year ahead? NOTE TO SELF: It's time to prepare for the year ahead. First, review your last year then set goals for 2018. Prioritise a... Continue Reading →
Strangers By Blood Yet Family By Nature
Family is not only about blood or DNA. It also about the people who choose to welcome you in theirs even if you are not related by blood. This is one thing I love about being a Filipino. Wherever you go, it is very likely that you'll encounter them. When you meet them, either they... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: In the Silence of Ambury
via Daily Prompt: Silent In the stillness of Ambury lies a serene herd. The Ambury Regional Park is located in the South of Auckland, New Zealand close to the Manukau Harbour. Activities include bird watching, camping, farm viewing, lamb feeding, cow milking, mountain biking, picnics, and sightseeing. If you are keen to any of these... Continue Reading →
Small Victories: Short-term Pain for Long-term Gain
This post is inspired by the Daily Post: Ascend MikesBikes is a business simulation program that links business concepts and theories into real-life business management. Students are engaged into running their own companies and compete with other teams or individuals within university or universities world-wide. Over the summer vacation, I was invited to participate in... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: A Day Trip to Hobbiton!
It's a Hobbiton Day! People have been buzzing about 'Hobbiton' when they heard I'd be going to New Zealand. Honestly, I am not really a big fan of Lord of the Rings trilogy or Hobbiton series BUT because a dear friend, who is a big fan is going to visit New Zealand soon I became... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: Paragliding in Queenstown
Queenstown is well-known for extreme activities (i.e. bungy jumping, sky diving, hang gliding, paragliding, etc). I have chosen to try paragliding this summer and I will never regret it. My friend and I booked from GForce few days before the trip and we were able to get discount. This activity is weather dependent and it... Continue Reading →
Volunteering: Christmas Parade in Auckland
Christmas in New Zealand is incredible. To kick off the festive season, a parade is usually organised every year where amazing floats, inflatables, and entertainment groups galore are showcased in late November to early December. There are two things you can do when in Auckland during this time of the year. You can either be... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: Tranquility at Mt. Eden!
One of the most iconic places in New Zealand is Mt. Eden. It is located approximately 4 kilometers from Auckland CBD (15-20 minutes). It is the most prominent volcanic cones in the region which erupted about 15,000 years ago from three overlapping scoria cones. It formed a huge scoria mound with a central crater from... Continue Reading →
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